Hope All the Way - by Theo Boyd (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover how divine signs, unexpected hope, and heartfelt truth can guide you through grief and transform loss into purpose in Hope All the Way.

Hope is always there, waiting for you.

--Theo Boyd

When you hear that special song playing on the radio out of the blue . . . When you see that certain time on a clock . . . When you're given a piece of jewelry from a new love who would have no way of knowing the significance of its color and shape . . . It is these moments, these surprises--these divine signs--that can house the pieces of hope that carry you through loss and into a life filled with purpose, love, and cherished memories.

Hope All the Way is a soulful, stirring invitation to see life--and loss--through a different lens. In this compassionate and candid follow-up to My Grief Is Not Like Yours, Theo Boyd shares her personal story of moving through traumatic grief and into healing and hope. With unflinching honesty and gentle wisdom, she reveals how moments that may seem like mere coincidences--clocks stopping, lights going out, dreams unfolding--are actually divine whispers of love from above.

While grief can feel as varied as a steak--raw, burnt, or well done--or as messy as eggs--scrambled, over easy, or made to order--hope is constant and sure. It's always there when you're ready for it. Whether you are walking through fresh grief or carrying a decades-old ache, this book reminds you that healing doesn't mean forgetting. It means simply finding hope in unexpected places and learning to live, love, and believe again. Hope isn't just a feeling. It's a divine invitation to keep going--all the way.

Review Quotes

"I connected with Theo Boyd years ago through what seemed like a random series of events. But as I navigated my own grief, Theo's story became a guiding light--a road map for healing, as if greater forces had collaborated to connect us. Her unwavering strength and willingness to share her heart with those closest to her is matched only by her tireless efforts to offer hope to everyone through her writings. Hope All the Way invites us to embrace life again, knowing that hope is always waiting for us, even in the darkest of times."----Ron Corning, Marketing Professional

"In Hope All the Way, Theo continues the journey she began in My Grief Is Not Like Yours, moving from the depths of loss toward the quiet strength of healing. With honesty and deep faith, she shows how hope can reappear through God's gentle signs--even in our darkest moments. This book is a heartfelt reminder that while grief never fully leaves us, neither does God."----Karla Pope, Former Colleague and Lifelong Friend

"In Hope All the Way, Theo Boyd shows that there is hope after loss. She talks about how to appreciate the signs in everyday life from our loved ones and to find comfort in those memories."

----Jennifer Sykora, Teacher and Fellow Griever

"Meeting Theo Boyd for our first counseling session, I was unprepared to hear the devastating losses in her life. Theo's story is well summed up by the title of her first book, My Grief Is Not Like Yours. Since our first meeting, I have witnessed a phoenix rising from the ashes of her life. Her latest book, Hope All the Way, is an inspiration of the resilience, courage, and determination of a woman whose deep faith has sustained and healed her. Anyone who is in 'the dark night of the soul' will benefit from reading this message of hope."----Mary Ann Cody, MAC, LCDC, CCHT

"Theo Boyd brings a new, unique voice and approach to navigating grief and recovery that every generation can benefit from immediately."----Jason Dorsey, Author of Zconomy

"Theo Boyd's Hope All the Way is a tender reminder that the steadiness of hope eases the fluidity of grief. Boyd shares her personal story and struggle to shine light on the consistency of hope as a gift from a loving God who understands a difficult world. You'll be strengthened knowing that hope is abundant, available, and free to all who choose to notice its divine signs. This book will show you how!"----Chris Janssen, Life Coach and National Bestselling Author of Grace Yourself

About the Author

Thelizabeth "Theo" Boyd was born and raised on a farm in Whitney, Texas, named after her grandmothers Thelma and Elizabeth. Known as "Theo" since middle school, she began writing poems with her father and learning resilience from her mother. She pursued higher education later in life, becoming a high school English and Creative Writing teacher--earning "Rookie Teacher of the Year" her first year--and contributing as a newspaper columnist.

In 2019, Theo experienced a traumatic loss that inspired her debut memoir, My Grief Is Not Like Yours, and launched her podcast, Think Theo, where she explores the complexities of grief. Since the book's release in May 2023, Theo has been featured on numerous media outlets, including Newsweek, The Sun, and The Daily Mail, and has received 17 national and international book awards, including the Indie Excellence Award, two Global Book Awards and the 2025 Rising Lone Star Author Award.

When not writing or speaking, Theo enjoys farm life with her dog, Manly, as they build their new home. She is passionate about helping others navigate grief, using both personal stories and national research to offer hope and healing, and has recently become a Certified Grief Educator.